Including the method for keeping potatoes for up to 1 year.
(Yes, really!)
Ideally, theyll have no cuts, discolored portions, or bruises.
Credit:Brie Goldman
Potato Boardsuggests simply using a knife to remove any blemishes right before you plan to cook them.
This will free up precious storage space and will preserve the health of the other potatoes.
A rotten potatocanspoil the whole bunch, according to theCornell Cooperative Extension.
Credit:Brie Goldman
When the time comes, a simple scrub with water and a vegetable brush will usually do the trick.
Really dirty potatoes might require a short soak to help loosen some of that dirt before scrubbing.
With your dry roots at the ready, follow these pointers for how to store potatoes.
Credit:Brie Goldman
Potatoes stored in these conditions should last for several weeks and up to a few months, Brekke says.
If potatoes start to sprout during that time, you’re free to still use them.
Use the sprouted potatoes first in your recipes, Brekke advises.
So how do you know if your spuds are spoiled?
However, we get that in some instances, some earlymeal prepcan really help save the day.
TheIdaho Potato Commissiongives you permission to peel and even cube your potatoes up to 24 hours in advance.
Submerge the peeled whole potatoes or cubed potatoes in a big bowl of water.
Cover the bowl, refrigerate, and cook the prepared potatoes within 1 day.
Blanching, which essentially turns off the enzymes that degrade texture and alter color, theU.S.
Place the potato pieces in a bowl of cold water with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar.
Bring a pot of water to boil over high heat.
As soon as it boils, reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer.
Transfer the par-cooked potatoes to a colander to drain off the water.
Spray sheet pans with non-stick spray, then scatter the blanched potatoes to distribute them evenly.
Pop the pan in the refrigerator until the potatoes are cool enough to handle.
Season as desired, then transfer the pan to the freezer and allow to chill overnight.
How about if youve already cooked the potatoes?
Can you freeze them then?
In most cases, yes, leftover mashed potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 months.Heres how.
And when potluck season rolls around, these19 potato salad recipesare tough to beat.
